Bird Guiding

 

Personalised tours cater for all enthusiasts ranging from first time beginners to twitchers completing their Australian list. Watch and photograph the birds in their own habitat and learn more about their natural history. Half of Australia's birds live in the Wet Tropics and many are easily found with this skilled guide and his local knowledge. A telescope is provided for closer viewing.

Your Bird Tour can be customised to view the birds and habitats you want to see. Or consider these popular options:

 

Golden Bowerbird Tour
Would you like to witness the courting display of
Golden Bowerbird? Watch the male building the flower and lichen decorated bower, then call out to prospective partners?

A view of this rare and elusive species is offered only October to January. Other bowerbirds that may be sighted on the Tablelands are the Spotted Catbird, Tooth-Billed Bowerbird, Great Bowerbird and Satin Bowerbird.

Golden Bowerbird
 

Cranes and Wetlands Tour
May to December is the time to watch and film Brolgas and Saurus Cranes dancing, displaying, flying and feeding. A multitude of wetland birds live on the Tableland lakes, swamps and rivers if you know where to look for them.

Some favorites are the Comb-crested Jacana, Ducks, Grebes, kingfishers and Herons.

Watch for platypus in the morning and evening.

 

Tableland Parrot Tour
At different times of the year 10 species of parrot live on or visit the Tablelands including Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Rainbow Lorikeet, Australian King Parrot, and the Pale-headed Rosella.

These delightful birds are a joy to watch in their own habitats and present such a contrast to the behaviour of caged pets. Ask us about the best time of year to see Double-eyed Fig-Parrots (pictured at right).

 
Half Day Bird Guiding
Transport in guests' vehicle
Duration: 4 hours Start: negotiable
Price: single/couple $170  family $190
Extra adult add $35

3rd + child free

Full Day Bird Guiding:
Transport in guests' vehicle
Duration: 8 hours Start: morning
Price: single/couple $250  family $270
Extra adult add $40 3rd + child free
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